Wednesday Weigh-In 20260811

I'm still eating ice cream. I don't seem to care about losing weight. I'd prefer to keep it under 200lbs, though.

Waist = 45.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260721

I'm eating a great deal of ice cream. To be specific, I finish a 48oz container in two days, which averages to one and a half pints per day.

Waist = 45.0"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260713

Batteries have been replaced, so I've included the percent fat. But I didn't measure my waist.

Waist = 44.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260628

The scale needs new batteries. All I get from it is weight.

Waist = 44.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260610

Occasionally the Body Composition feature of my bath scale fails to work. When that happens I report a value for the Fat percentage anyway, using a previous value or one that's interpolated. Today is one of those "interpolated" days.

Waist = 44.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260510

Just another weigh-in

Waist = 44.75"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260430

For after-dinner snacking, I'm crunching on baby carrots instead of chips, and grapes instead of candy. The grapes provide sweetness as well as a delightful "pop" sensation. Sometimes I'll add in a high quality aged cheese such as Gouda. Midnight Moon, an aged goat milk cheese made in Holland, has been my favorite so far.

Waist = 44.75"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260426

Just another weigh-in...

Waist = 45.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260414

Just another weigh-in...

Waist = 45.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260408

I resumed the 300mg dose of bupropion, which I had reduced to 150mg on February 19 to see if doing so would reduce my sugar cravings and overeating. It didn't.

As well, I stopped the 10mg dose of rosuvastatin earlier this week in order to allow for relief of muscle problems. I did this because I have muscle pain, exercise fatigue and weakness. I had these symptoms many years ago, but they went away when I stopped whatever statin I was on at the time on the advice of an ND (Naturopathic Doctor). Meanwhile, I plan to try Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) because one known side effect of statins is that they deplete this fat-soluble vitamin-like cofactor.¹

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¹ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12554813/

Waist = 45.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260404

I've been trying three things in order to increase fitness and reduce weight.

1. Earlier bedtime. During my period of decline, I'd been reading and working on the computer late at night, which is when I'm motivated to consume sweets or crunchy snacks. Since I can't eat while I'm asleep, I can easily reduce my intake by going to bed at 9:30pm instead of 12:30am, for example. This is easier to do during Daylight Saving Time than during Standard Time because the day ends one hour earlier compared to sunset.
2. More activity. I'm more committed to exercising. I do push-ups and crunches indoors, and I force myself to walk more because I park far away from the stores I shop at.
3. Mindset / Intensified effort. This is similar to increased activity, but it takes place while carrying out ordinary tasks. My method is based on a study I read about in a book by Ellen Langer in which two cohorts of hotel maids were monitored for fitness. Only one cohort was told that the job was exercise and would improve their fitness. Compared to the control group "...the informed group ... showed a decrease in weight, blood pressure, body fat, waist-to-hip ratio, and body mass index."¹ But in my case, I know "the trick," I know what's going on, so I actually do treat my activity as exercise by moving faster and adding intensity to my muscle contractions.

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¹https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/

Waist = 45.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260317

Just back-filling old weigh-in data.

Waist = 37.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260224

Just back-filling old weigh-in data.

Waist = 37.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260217

I've achieved new highs in weight, fatness, and circumference. And so I'm cutting back on the dose of Wellbutrin from 300mg to 150mg. I blame the medication because it takes away any life-induced functional dyspepsia that might make me feel sick to my stomach and unable to eat. I figure the (Lunar) New Year's Day is a good time to make a change.

Waist = 45.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20260202

Yet another weigh-in. The scale didn't report body fat, and I didn't bother to measure my waist, so those values are left over from a previous entry.

Waist = 44.75"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20251230

The last weigh-in of 2025 ends on a high note -- literally.

Waist = 44.75"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20251224

My partner has started with a new Pain Management doctor. Unfortunately, he's acting more as an arm of the DEA than as a clinician. Apparently there are stricter rules and more oversight regarding the use of opioids. This is why the previous doctor retired. So my thoughts are scattered due to overwhelming concerns about my partner's future. And recently I scored higher on the depression screening test, so the dose of my antidepressant was doubled.

Waist = 44.75"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20251125

I've added chia seeds and oat bran to my diet. It seems that the extra fiber keeps me from wanting too many sweets. Except right now I'm munching on milk chocolate chips.

Waist = 44.25"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20251115

I've been unemployed. Unfortunately my weekly benefit ran out, so I have zero income. I'm very stressed. My neck muscles are spasming.

Waist = 44.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.

Wednesday Weigh-In 20251110

My after-supper strategy for snack management is Substitution. Grapes satisfy the desire for Sweets; bland, whole-grain rye crackers (perhaps with almond butter) provide Crunch. These foods are high in carbohydrates, but they're higher in fiber than M&Ms and potato chips, so they don't trigger an even more urgent craving for snacks.

Waist = 44.5"
Height = 5' 7"

References:

1. Wikipedia BMI page
2. Balance Body Composition Bath Scale
3. Javascript must be enabled to view the data.